Contract Outpatient Therapists

Amethyst Consulting & Treatment Solutions, PLLC•Greensboro, NC

About The Position

We are hiring a Contract Outpatient Therapist to provide therapy services to children, adolescents, adults, and families across community settings. The role includes conducting comprehensive mental health assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering evidence-based individual, family, and group therapy. Ideal candidates are Medicaid-approved providers and eligible to join private insurance panels. The therapist must be able to serve clients in office, home, and community settings. The position involves managing a caseload of 15–20 clients and meeting an expectation of 10 clinical coverage hours per week. Services may include urgent care and crisis intervention. The therapist collaborates with clinical team members, primary care providers, and external partners to coordinate integrated care, monitors client progress, and coordinates additional supports and resources. Clinical documentation must be completed within 24 hours of service delivery. The role also includes participation in clinical supervision, staff development, quality assurance, and management of insurance panels in accordance with departmental requirements. The posting describes this as a full-time role and notes that evening and weekend availability is preferred. The position offers the opportunity to support the mental health of individuals and families and contribute to emotional well-being, stronger families, and healthier communities.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related service field.
At least 2 years of post-master’s clinical experience in mental health.
Experience with children, adolescents, and adults with DSM-V diagnoses.
Strong documentation and treatment-planning skills.
Ability to work across office, home, and community settings.
Basic computer skills and EHR experience.
Required licensure: LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, or LCAS.
Associate-level licenses (LCSWA, LCMHCA, LMFTA, or LCASA) are accepted with a supervision contract.
At least 2 years’ experience in crisis intervention and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Strong assessment, diagnostic, and treatment-planning skills.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
Empathy, cultural competence, and a client-centered mindset.
Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Nice To Haves

Availability to serve clients during evening and weekend hours.
Familiarity with pragmatic family therapy models and system-based interventions.
Medicaid-approved provider status and eligibility to join private insurance panels.

Responsibilities

Conduct mental health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
Manage a caseload of 15–20 clients while meeting the expectation of 10 clinical coverage hours per week.
Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy using goal-specific, evidence-based interventions.
Work with children and adolescents, with a strong interest in serving this population.
Provide services during evening and weekend hours; these hours are preferred.
Deliver urgent care and crisis intervention services as needed.
Collaborate with clinical team members, primary care providers, and external partners to coordinate integrated care.
Complete clinical documentation within 24 hours of service delivery.
Participate in clinical supervision, staff development, and quality assurance activities.
Manage insurance panels and comply with departmental guidelines and requirements.
Monitor client progress and coordinate additional supports and resources as needed.